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Dana White Rejects Claims He's 'Overtly Political,' Says Leaders Should 'Just Be Authentic'
UFC CEO Dana White rejected concerns that his public support for President Trump is overly political, telling CBS News that people should be authentic and coex…
MediumHouse Ways and Means advances first federal crypto tax framework on bipartisan vote
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a bipartisan cryptocurrency tax bill, marking the first federal crypto tax framework after the Senate's competing C…
HighStarmer Defies Resignation Calls, Vows Bolder Action Amid Labour Leadership Crisis
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer firmly rejects resignation calls amid mounting internal Labour Party pressure, pledging bolder action and a political reset focu…
HighUS, Iran edge toward deal as hardliners resist framework agreement
The US and Iran are moving toward a framework peace agreement to end their conflict, with signing potentially occurring within days. However, timing remains di…
HighTrump administration demands ICC immunity, threatens sanctions if court refuses
The Trump administration is demanding the International Criminal Court amend its founding document to prevent investigations into Trump and officials, threaten…
HighColombia's Election Could Reshape Copper Investment Amid Political Polarization
Colombia's polarized election could significantly impact copper investment and mining policy under President Gustavo Petro's agenda, with polls showing a tight…
HighHouse votes third time to end Iran war as GOP fractures over Trump's conflict
The US House voted 220-204 to approve a war powers resolution halting Trump's ability to wage war on Iran without congressional approval, marking the third suc…
HighPashinyan claims victory as Armenia's parliamentary election vote count continues
Armenian PM Pashinyan declares victory in parliamentary elections as vote counting continues, amid allegations of Russian interference and disinformation campa…
HighSenate Fauci hearing reignites COVID origins debate amid partisan divide
A Senate hearing on COVID-19 origins revealed deep partisan divisions but little new evidence, with Republicans rehashing lab leak claims against Dr. Fauci whi…
HighFauci faces contempt vote after invoking Fifth Amendment in Covid hearing
Ex-White House medical adviser Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times during Senate testimony on Covid handling, prompting a contempt vote th…
HighTrump Signs Orders to Cut Housing Red Tape, Expand Mortgage Access
President Trump signed two executive orders targeting housing affordability by reducing regulatory burdens on construction and expanding mortgage access, thoug…
HighPM avoids inquiry over Mandelson vetting claims as Labour votes down motion
Parliament rejected a Conservative motion to investigate PM Starmer over claims he misled MPs about Lord Mandelson's US ambassador vetting process. The vote sp…
HighTrump welcomes King Charles to White House amid 'beautiful British day' quip
King Charles arrived at the White House for a state visit with President Trump, emphasizing the historic US-UK alliance while navigating underlying tensions ov…
HighMacron seeks urgent bilateral talks with Trudeau on security, China, climate
French President Macron wants a dedicated meeting with PM Trudeau to discuss security concerns, the AUKUS alliance, and stalled climate cooperation agreements…
HighTrump claims Iran war deal near signing as hawks urge rejection
Trump claims a deal to end the Iran war is nearly finalized, involving Strait of Hormuz reopening and nuclear talks, but faces pushback from Republican hawks a…
MediumSweden's center-left bloc edges out right-wing government in razor-thin election
Sweden's center-left opposition bloc led by Magdalena Andersson narrowly won parliamentary elections with 99% of votes counted, ahead by just 26,169 votes. The…
HighStreeting prepared to trigger Labour leadership contest next week if Starmer doesn't act
Wes Streeting says he would trigger a Labour leadership contest to replace PM Keir Starmer as early as next week if the party doesn't resolve internal uncertai…
HighTrump orders warning signs at Smithsonian over 'inaccurate' exhibits
President Trump ordered signs installed outside the Smithsonian's American history museum claiming exhibits are inaccurate, part of his broader effort to resha…
HighWoman twice enters Harris' Malibu home uninvited, sheriff responds
An unidentified woman twice showed up uninvited at Kamala Harris' $8 million Malibu home Friday night, prompting security to call sheriff's deputies after 10 p…
HighUnder siege, Trump elevates Stephen Miller to chief of staff in a defiant move after midterm losses
Trump named Stephen Miller White House chief of staff three days after Republican midterm losses, a move analysts read as defiance and a combative final two ye…
MediumMamdani Casts Ballot in NYC Mayoral Race, Pledging Affordability and Defiance of Trump
On Election Day, Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani cast his ballot in New York City's mayoral race, pledging affordability and vowing to fight federal funding…
MediumStarmer fights for survival as Labour leadership crisis deepens
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure to resign as Labour MPs call for his exit, though his position remains intact after a potential challeng…
HighErdogan raises Kashmir at UN, calls for India-Pakistan dialogue
Turkish President Erdogan called for dialogue between India and Pakistan to resolve Kashmir during his UNGA address, continuing Turkey's pattern of raising the…
HighIsraeli Exit Polls Show Deadlock, Dealing Netanyahu an Apparent Setback in Wartime Vote
Israeli exit polls show Gadi Eisenkot's opposition bloc narrowly ahead of or tied with Netanyahu's camp, with neither side projected to reach the 61 seats need…
MediumLabour leadership rumours persist despite Starmer's resolve to stay and fight
Westminster is rife with leadership speculation about Keir Starmer's future as Labour PM, with potential challengers like Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham circul…
HighTrump Touts Audi's $4.2 Billion Georgia Plant at Perry Rally Days Before Midterms
Trump announced at a Georgia rally that Audi will build a $4.2 billion plant near Macon, creating about 4,500 jobs, with construction set for 2027 and producti…
HighBurnham prepared to challenge Trump if needed to protect Britain
New UK PM Andy Burnham says he would challenge Trump if needed to defend Britain's national interest, while describing their first conversation as positive and…
HighReporter claims Trump personally involved in Colbert show cancellation
Journalist Bill Carter claims President Trump was personally involved in Stephen Colbert's show cancellation, citing an AI video Trump posted. Carter argues th…
LowTrump Taps Housing Official Pulte as Acting DNI, Sparking Backlash
President Trump appointed Bill Pulte, Federal Housing Finance Agency Director, as acting director of national intelligence, drawing significant criticism over…
HighLabor's CGT concessions are tweaks, not transformation, on housing reform
Australia's Labor government made modest adjustments to its capital gains tax reform package, raising small business thresholds and creating startup carve-outs…
HighSouth Africa's DA leader seeks to remove predecessor Steenhuisen as agriculture minister
The leader of South Africa's Democratic Alliance party has requested President Ramaphosa remove his predecessor John Steenhuisen as agriculture minister, citin…
High100,000+ federal workers set to resign Tuesday in historic mass exodus
Over 100,000 federal workers are formally resigning Tuesday under a Trump administration program aimed at cutting the federal workforce, amid congressional pre…
HighModi Yields to Youth Pressure in India's 'Cockroach' Moment
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reversed course on a contested policy following sustained youth-led protests, signaling a shift in India's political dynamics and…
MediumBOJ Expected to Hold Rates Steady in October Amid Political Uncertainty
The Bank of Japan's October 31 policy meeting comes amid domestic elections and global uncertainty, with the central bank expected to maintain rates steady whi…
HighPolice detain Rahul Gandhi at Modi residence protest amid youth-led education crisis
Indian police forcibly removed opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and Congress party members from a protest outside PM Modi's residence, demanding resignations ove…
HighTennessee, Alabama rush to redraw House maps after Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act
Tennessee and Alabama launched special legislative sessions to redraw congressional maps following a Supreme Court decision that narrowed Voting Rights Act pro…
HighIsrael's Election: What Netanyahu and Eisenkot Mean for Gaza and the West Bank
Israelis have voted in a closely contested election, with polls showing Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot nearly tied. Their foreign policy differences on G…
MediumHouse Democrats Plan Majority Agenda Around Healthcare and Ending the Iran War
After midterm gains, House Democrats plan to open their majority prioritizing healthcare cost relief and ending the US military involvement in Iran, with leade…
MediumRussia Waged Covert Campaign to Topple Moldova's Pro-Western Government
Russia orchestrated a multi-pronged interference operation in Moldova, including paying Orthodox priests, conducting vote-buying schemes, and establishing elec…
HighXi and Putin reaffirm strategic alliance amid geopolitical tensions
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Putin have reaffirmed their strategic partnership, positioning their alliance against Western influence whil…
HighFrench Soccer Legend Petit Condemns Paris Riots, Demands Macron Protect Law-Abiding Citizens
Emmanuel Petit, 1998 World Cup winner, posted an Instagram video condemning rioters as 'thugs' during violent unrest in Paris, calling on President Macron to p…
HighXi-Trump Summit Yields Optics Over Substance as US-China Rivalry Remains Frozen
Trump hosted Xi Jinping at the White House with lavish ceremonies but achieved limited concrete progress on trade tensions, AI regulation, and Taiwan. Analysts…
HighTrump signals North Korea diplomacy, pressures South Korea on defense costs
Trump expressed desire to meet Kim Jong-un while criticizing South Korea hours before receiving President Lee Jae-myung at the White House, also claiming recen…
HighMaine Senate Race Deadlocked as Voters Split on State vs. National Issues
A CBS News poll shows Maine's Senate race deadlocked between incumbent Republican Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson, with voters split on whether to prio…
HighPhilippines House approves social media ban for children under 13
The Philippine lower house approved legislation banning social media access for children under 13, joining global efforts to restrict minors' platform use amid…
HighBrazil heads to runoff as Bolsonaro defies polls, forcing October rematch
Brazil's presidential election advances to a runoff after Jair Bolsonaro significantly outperformed polls in the first round, narrowing the gap with leftist ri…
HighTrump Makes Third Texas Trip This Month as He Works to Hold House Majority Before Midterms
President Trump made a third pre-midterms trip to Texas this month to defend his party's congressional majority, as left-leaning politicians score recent inter…
MediumTrump Reverses ICE Vehicle Stop Pause After Fatal Shootings
President Trump overturned a temporary suspension of ICE vehicle stops implemented after fatal shootings in Maine and Texas, despite neither victim being enfor…
HighCentral bank liquidity, not election results, driving global markets higher
Global investors remain unfazed by US election uncertainty, with stock markets rising as central bank liquidity remains the dominant market driver rather than…
HighFive states hold pivotal primaries with focus on Michigan Senate battle
Voters in Michigan, Virginia, Missouri, Kansas, and Washington hold primary elections Tuesday, with competitive races for Senate, House, and governor positions…
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